NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Clinical Trials Required)
ID: 355206Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

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Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355206

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-217.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP), which provides Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08) aimed at supporting early-career clinician-scientists in establishing independent research programs focused on pain management. This program emphasizes the necessity of conducting clinical trials and requires applicants to hold a clinical doctoral degree while committing significant professional effort to their research development. The initiative is crucial for expanding the clinical pain research workforce and addressing public health challenges related to chronic pain and opioid crises. Awardees may receive up to $125,000 annually, along with additional funding for research-related expenses, with applications due by July 12, 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-217.html.

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    The NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP) offers support to emerging clinician-scientists aiming to develop independent research careers in pain management. This program provides Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08), emphasizing the importance of conducting clinical trials. K08 recipients will receive financial backing of up to $125,000 annually and additional support for research-related expenses. All applications must align with the NIH HEAL Initiative's mission to address the chronic pain and opioid public health crises through innovative research. Applicants must possess a clinical doctoral degree and commit significant professional effort toward their research development. Key areas of study include health equity in pain management, chronic overlapping pain conditions, non-opioid treatments, and implementation science. Additionally, K08 recipients must attend an annual networking meeting, fostering collaboration among pain research scientists. The program requires rigorous data management and sharing practices to ensure transparency in research. This initiative aims to expand the clinical pain research workforce, responding to identified barriers faced by early-career clinician-scientists. It serves as a critical step in promoting training and establishing research independence while addressing significant public health challenges associated with chronic pain.
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